WELCOME
General Information
The West Wing Galleries are closed due to exhibition changes. Guests are welcome to enjoy the East Wing galleries. Complimentary admission is being offered during this period.
The summer season of exhibitions will open with Gems from the Treasure House and the Lyme Academy of the Fine Arts, Meaning in the Making.
THE ARNOT ART MUSEUM IS LOCATED at 235 Lake Street in Elmira, New York USA.
Housed in the 1833 Greek Revival former home of the Arnot family, with a grand late twentieth century gallery addition, the Museum displays its permanent collection of seventeenth to nineteenth century European paintings and nineteenth and twentieth century American art. Temporary exhibitions highlight various aspects of the collections and include works from around the world.
THE FOUNDING COLLECTION AND CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS:
A Collector's Vision
The Matthias H. Arnot Collection
PICTURE GALLERY
Reflections on Ancient Cultures
artifacts from Middle Kingdom Egypt & the Far East
CULTURES GALLERY
CALL FOR ENTRIES
The Museum is now accepting entries to the 78th Regional Exhibition!
To submit your work visit: https://78thregionalexhibition.artcall.org/
The 78th Regional Exhibition offers $10,000 in cash awards to be distributed among the juror selections. Artists whose works are selected for the exhibition receive 2 complimentary ceremony tickets for the Gala Reception and Awards Ceremony to be held on 19 December, 2026.
The non-refundable entry fee is $50 for one or two entries ($30 for Museum members.) The submission deadline is 17 August 2026 at 11:59 PM. Please visit the art call site for additional details and contact the Museum with any questions.
REGULAR GALLERY HOURS
Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 5pm
Saturday, 12n - 5pm
Gallery spaces closed Sunday, Monday and holidays
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE HOURS
Monday- Friday, 9am - 5pm
PHONE 607.734.3697
Museum programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
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